The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 44,900
 Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.23 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B38-B15
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
150.2 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data